Clubs, Competitions & Events.
Your one-stop hub for getting involved. Whether you're looking for a club to join, a competition to enter, or an upcoming event to register for, you've come to the right place.
Welcome! This page brings together all of the clubs, competitions, and events happening across our online schools, so you and your family can find exactly what you're looking for without digging through emails or keeping track of multiple links.
Simply browse the categories below, find the activity that interests you, and click through to register. It's that easy! This page will always be here when you're ready to find the next one.
National Clubs
Our ongoing activities by grade band, running across the school year in two semesters. Connect with students from across the country who share your interests. Browse the clubs below and click to join.
Some clubs are at capacity. If a club is full, your registration link will take you to our waitlist.
Pick a grade band or an interest to narrow the list. Every club is virtual and open to students at any of our online schools.
| Club | When | Grades | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
Little Explorers Lab Little Explorers Lab is a fun, interactive virtual STEM club for K-2 students who love to explore and ask questions! Each session dives into a new science topic through videos, hands-on activities, and lots of curiosity. No experience or special materials needed, just bring your imagination! | When Starts October 5 Monday, 3:00–3:45 PM PT | GradesK-2 | Register |
Journalism Club Journalism Club gives students hands-on experience in reporting, writing, and storytelling. Students will explore the fundamentals of journalism while building real-world skills in research, interviewing, and media literacy. | When Starts October 6 Tuesday, 2:00 PM PT | Grades9-12 | Register |
Book Club Join Book Club for thoughtful discussion and connection! Our goal is to build reading comprehension and fluency, strengthen core reading skills, and grow a lasting love of reading for fun. | When Starts October 6 Tuesday, 5:00 PM ET | Grades9-12 | Register |
Click, Build, Create! Click, Build, Create! is a fun, interactive virtual club for K-5 students who love to imagine, design, and build! Students can create with LEGO bricks, other building toys, or simply a pencil and paper. There's no right or wrong way to create, just bring your imagination! | When Starts October 7 Wednesday, 2:00–2:30 PM PT | GradesK-5 | Register |
AG LAB: Animal Science, Agriculture & Beyond AG LAB is an interactive, hands-on virtual club for 7th-8th grade students exploring agriculture and animal science, from livestock care to careers in the field, all through real-world scenarios and hands-on projects. | When Starts October 7 Tuesday, 2:00 PM PT | Grades7-8 | Register |
Cooking and Baking Club Join the Cooking and Baking Club for hands-on recipes, kitchen skills, and fun cooking together! Each session features a new recipe and technique, with plenty of tips and tricks along the way. | When Starts October 7 Wednesday, 2:00 PM PT | GradesK-12 | Register |
Esports Academy Esports Academy is the first nationwide esports team at ACCEL! Open to all experience levels. Students will need access to a PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch. We'll dive into game strategy, how our league works, and even how to set up a YouTube page if you're interested, all while building teamwork, staying positive, and having fun. | When Starts October 7 Every other Wednesday, 2:30 PM (1 hour) | Grades6-8 | Register |
SAT Prep Club SAT Prep Club helps students build confidence and skills for the SAT through goal-setting, practice testing, targeted strategies, and ongoing support. | When Starts October 7 Wednesday, 3:00 PM PT | Grades9-12 | Register |
Book Club Join our Virtual Book Club and discover exciting books, share your ideas, and connect with other readers! Students in Grades 3-5 will read engaging books, participate in book discussions, explore characters, themes, and big ideas, and build confidence, communication skills, and a love of reading. Our first session will be all about getting to know each other and choosing our book together as a group! | When Starts October 8 Every other Thursday, 2:00 PM PT | Grades3-5 | Register |
Book Club Calling all middle school readers! Join our Virtual Book Club for meaningful conversations, new perspectives, and great books. Students in Grades 6-8 will read engaging, high-interest books, participate in thoughtful discussions, analyze characters, themes, and real-world connections, think critically and consider different perspectives, and build communication skills and confidence as readers. Our first session will be all about getting to know each other and choosing our book together as a group! | When Starts October 8 Every other Thursday, 3:00 PM PT | Grades6-8 | Register |
Exploring Animation Exploring Animation dives into the many styles of animated media, from major studios like Pixar and Disney, to anime, claymation, and stop motion. Each week we'll study a different style through the shows, movies, and games students already know, then try recreating those techniques ourselves. Students are encouraged to keep creating between sessions and share their work with the group. First semester only this school year. | When Starts October 8 Thursday, 2:00 PM PT (first semester only) | Grades9-12 | Register |
SEL Club A club focused on building the skills that matter beyond academics: emotional regulation, mindset, motivation, self-worth, communication, relationships, and having a vision for the future. Join us as we build these skills together in a supportive space. | When Dates to be announced | Grades6-8 | Register |
National Competitions
Timed opportunities to showcase students' work. Entry, judging, and voting periods vary by competition. Ready to challenge yourself and showcase your skills? Explore national competitions open to students at all of our online schools.
Art Competition
Grades K-12 · Nov 3–14Colors of Community — 2026. Every student has a story. What does yours look like? Whether you draw, paint, sketch, or create digitally, show us what community means to you for a chance to win prizes and have your work featured across the ACCEL network.
Details & submissionMonthly Math Riddles
Grades K-12Think you have what it takes? Each month, ACCEL students in grades K-12 receive a grade-appropriate math challenge to solve and submit for a chance to win a $25 gift card. One winner per grade band is drawn from correct submissions. Sign up to receive your monthly problem directly to your inbox!
Sign up hereNational Events
Our one-time or recurring happenings throughout the year — check each listing for its specific date. From celebrations to special activities, don't miss out on events happening throughout the year.
Monthly Literacy Night
2nd Tuesday · 7 PM ETJoin us on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 PM Eastern for a live virtual read-aloud with a special guest reader from the ACCEL community. Each session features an engaging book, discussion questions, and a fun craft activity to enjoy with your family. Free and open to all elementary students and families.
Join hereThis page is brand new, and we'll be adding new clubs, competitions, and events — along with their dates, times, and other details — throughout the school year. Bookmark this page and check back often so you never miss a new opportunity to get involved.
This is your permanent home for all things clubs, competitions, and events. Whenever you're ready to register for something new, this is the page to visit.

